
CHAPTER 3: OPERATING CONTROLS AND SCREENS
875DP/500DP/500HV DUAL PULSE
RESISTANCE WELDING POWER SUPPLIES
990-290
3-3
KEY DESCRIPTION
[MENU]
In either the RUN or PROGRAM states, [MENU] will provide you with a
menu which allows you to select or change options which are common to all
schedules.
[HELP]
Press this key whenever you need
HELP
or additional information from the
built-in manual. Press this key a second time to return to the original state.
[CHNG]
Changes the format of the Screen, in the RUN state, to display:
x
A
graphic representation of the energy level of the capacitor bank, or
x
the status of the output relays, or
x
changes the contents of alphanumeric fields in the PROGRAM or MENU
states.
[ENTER]
Use this key to signify that the data entry you have entered using the keypad is
complete.
[KEYPAD]
Use the 10 numeric keys to enter numeric information. [.] is used to enter
decimal values.
WELD / NO
WELD
SWITCH
Welding current will not flow when this switch is in the NO WELD position.
However, the control will actuate the weld head and execute the welding
sequence (Squeeze, Weld and Hold). This switch must be in the WELD
position in order to make a weld.
ALARM
VOLUME
Adjusts the volume of the alarm buzzer. It is located on the front, right-hand
side of the cover.
DISPLAY
CONTRAST
Adjusts the contrast of the LCD Display. It is located on the front, right-hand
side of the cover.
Screen Formats
Illustrated below is the information displayed in RUN, PROGRAM, NO WELD, HELP and MAIN MENU
screens. Note that the 875DP operational state is displayed at the bottom right corner of the operation
screens. Figure 3-2 shows the detailed sequence of the screens.